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ICTU chief calls for reason to prevail over Croke Park II deal

David Begg said it was easy to ratchet up a dispute situation and for people almost to get to the point of major conflict without realising it

General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions David Begg has warned the Government and public service unions to let reason prevail and avoid tumbling into intense industrial conflict over the Croke Park II proposals.

The Government and its 290,000 employees remain deadlocked over cost reduction measures.

Mr Begg said it was easy to ratchet up a dispute situation and for people almost to get to the point of major conflict without realising it.